Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) won’t seek the open Senate seat being vacated by outgoing Sen. Tina Smith (D), taking one of the most prominent names in the state off the list of possible candidates.

Teddy Tschann, a spokesperson for Walz, announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday, saying that Walz “loves his job as Governor and he’s exploring the possibility of another term to continue his work to make Minnesota the best state in the country for kids.”

Walz, who served as Vice President Harris’s running mate in the 2024 election, is in his second term as governor and is eligible to seek a third term in 2026.

Smith opened up a race for her........

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